10/07/2012
Susan Hulme and the 大象传媒's parliamentary team report, as the government drops plans for a key vote on reform of the House of Lords in the face of a significant Conservative revolt.
Plans for reform of the House of Lords suffer a severe blow as the Government drops the timetable for the legislation in the face of a significant Tory revolt.
But the leader of the Commons, Sir George Young, insists ministers remain "committed" to the proposals.
The chairman of Barclays, Marcus Agius, tells MPs that former chief executive Bob Diamond has given up bonuses worth a reported 拢20 million.
The Government confirms the closure of 27 Remploy factories which provide employment for disabled people.
And there are calls in the House of Lords for a tax on sugar to curb obesity and avoid a "public health disaster".
Susan Hulme and team report on today's events in Parliament.
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